We just had our second retreat the end of April. Booked again for October "09" and April "10". The first retreat we didn't plan a lot of
activities. We pay and extra $15.00 and the hotess use that for a really
nice gift for each person. 1st time we got the neatest rollup accessory
bags and this time everyone received two each of the 13" square artbin
boxes with handles. (on sale at Joanns).
lst time I gave each person a 1/2 yard of zebra print fabric. Everyone
was to make 3 blocks using on black and white fabric they had and the
zebra print. The second retreat we pull a name out of the hat and that
person won all the blocks.
2nd retreat host gave everyone a piece of red and white fabric and we
were to use white fabric from home and make 24 5" half square triangle
block. Again drew name and they won all the squares.
We played strip poker used 2 1/2 strip as amte. Played till someone won them all.
Everyone one brought a quilt related item and these placed in basket.
The basket was huge everyone brought great items. Books, patterns,
quilt hoop, pins, jewerly, etc.... one name drawn wins all.
Then we all brought FQ's and we dived them up in sets of ten and drew names during the retreat.
We had lots of fun.
Next time we are planning to make the huge mat and ruler tote bag.
Everyone will get a supply list in advance. Will make them at retreat.